by Annalise | Dec 23, 2019 | Diet, Diet Therapy, Digestion, Emotions, Summer
Summer has finally hit as we find ourselves in the throws of Christmas festivities here in Melbourne. According to Chinese Medicine, it is not only what you eat but how you eat that affects your health. Here are some tips on mindful eating this silly season....
by Annalise | Jul 17, 2019 | Balance, Chinese Medicine, Diet, Emotions, Energy, Stress, Yin Essence
Our modern lifestyle is fast-paced and jam-packed! We juggle work, family, community – it’s all too easy to be overwhelmed. So how do we achieve balance? Let’s take a look at how Chinese Medicine can help with burnout and adrenal fatigue. What...
by Annalise | Mar 29, 2018 | Chinese Medicine, Diet, Diet Therapy, Health, Menstrual Cycle, Ovulation, Quiescence
All about endometriosis and some things you can do to help. March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, a time dedicated to shedding light on this often misunderstood condition. Here at Quiescence, we are committed to helping individuals with endometriosis live their best...
by Annalise | Feb 24, 2018 | Chinese Medicine, Diet, Diet Therapy, Digestion, Recipes
I’ve been doing a whole lot of fermenting over the summer break. It’s been loads of fun and I’ve ended up with something that’s excellent for gut health and super tasty. What’s not to love? If you’ve been in for a treatment here at Quiescence it’s likely you...
by Annalise | Mar 15, 2017 | Chinese Medicine, Diet, Emotions, Energy, Summer
In Chinese Medicine theory there is a fifth season – Late Summer. Melbourne seems to be experiencing an endless summer at the moment. Late summer is a transitional time between Summer and Autumn; the mornings are cool, the days are not so ferociously hot and...
by Annalise | Dec 19, 2016 | Chinese Medicine, Diet, Diet Therapy, Digestion, Herbs, Seasons
In Chinese Medicine theory our Qi, or vital energy, travels through the body’s internal organ system in a cyclic ebb and flow. Peaking every two hours it flows from a Yin organ to the paired Yang organ and on again to the following yin organ, maintaining...
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Do you struggle with period pain? In Aimee’s latest blog, she explores how Chinese Medicine can help reduce and relieve menstrual discomfort.